In this episode, Sandra faces bullying from Tate, who confronts her aggressively and demands an apology to Nola, a girl Sandra reportedly bullied before. Sandra denies the accusation, claiming distance between them, which escalates the conflict as Tate threatens to force her to drop out of school. Ryan intervenes to protect Sandra, calling out Tate's hostility, which unsettles Tate and others around. Despite Ryan's defense, Tate vows to retaliate after school. The episode ends with Sandra grateful to Ryan but the threat of further bullying looming unresolved.